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Old 03-Nov-2006, 08:00
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Hi, what's the meaning of "stretching things"? ex "This is stretching things somewhat"

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Old 03-Nov-2006, 10:15
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Taking things to their limits. 'Stretching things too far' means to the extent that something may go wrong.
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Thank you for your help!

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Old 03-Nov-2006, 23:45
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Hi, what's the meaning of "stretching things"? ex "This is stretching things somewhat"

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It often means that someone is exaggerating.

It refers to stretching the facts or stretching the truth.
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